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MENASource

Jan 25, 2013

Turmoil in the Arab World: How Has Morocco Fared?

By Mohsin Khan and Svetlana Milbert

The Arab Spring has resulted in profound political and economic changes in the Middle East. Yet, while authoritarian regimes in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya were toppled, Morocco has for the most part withstood the tumult of protests.  

Morocco

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2013

Optimism After Jordan’s Election

By Danya Greenfield

Against all expectations, Jordan’s parliamentary election this week seems to have generated some optimism. The big questions had little to do with the appeal of specific political platforms or even the candidates themselves, but rather with process and turnout.

Elections Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2013

All-Volunteer Military a Ticking Time Bomb

By Arnold Punaro

The all-in cost of the all-volunteer force is a ticking time bomb that could explode our defense capabilities if not dealt with responsibly. Unfortunately, the Pentagon does not track the real cost of personnel decisions, making smart reform difficult.

Security & Defense United States and Canada

MENASource

Jan 25, 2013

Egypt: Two Years into the Revolution Torture Continues, says Human Rights Watch

By Jonathan Moremi

On January 25, 2011, when thousands of Egyptians took to the streets to voice their anger, little did they know that it would result in a revolution. Even less to be expected was the outcome: the hated Hosni Mubarak was forced to step down after only 18 days of peaceful protests. Egypt had liberated itself, […]

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2013

Strategic Implications of the Euro Crisis

By Jeffrey Lightfoot

The crisis of the Eurozone is likely to have profound strategic implications that will impact Europe’s role in the world and the dynamism of the transatlantic alliance. While it is too early to know exactly how the crisis will shape relations between the United States and Europe, the issue deserves the attention of US policymakers […]

European Union International Organizations

MENASource

Jan 25, 2013

Top News: Violence flares on anniversary of Egypt uprising

By Egypt Source

Follow live updates from January 25 anniversary protests in Tahrir Square on Ahram Online, Daily News Egypt and The Guardian.

NATOSource

Jan 25, 2013

Germany Plans to Deploy Armed Drones

By Veit Medick, Spiegel

From Veit Medick, Spiegel:  Bowing to pressure from the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, the federal government in Berlin is preparing to deploy armed, unmanned drones in foreign conflicts.

Drones Technology & Innovation

MENASource

Jan 25, 2013

The Revolution Continues: A Photo Essay / الثورة مستمرة

By Mahmoud Khaled

Mahmoud Khaled, an Egyptian photo-journalist has followed Egypt’s transition, beginning with the very first few days of the protests that swept through Tahrir Square and the nation. In a striking collection of photos taken in Cairo, he shows harrowing moments within the revolution – a Central Security Force officer taking aim, a man, his forehead […]

NATOSource

Jan 24, 2013

Australia’s new Cyber Security Center will be ‘fully operational by late 2013’

By Julia Gillard, Office of the Prime Minister

From Julia Gillard, Office of the Prime Minister:  A new Australian Cyber Security Centre will be established in Canberra to boost the country’s ability to protect against cyber-attacks.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense

NATOSource

Jan 24, 2013

Finland releases its Cyber Security Strategy

By Secretariat of the Security and Defence Committee

From Secretariat of the Security and Defence Committee: Threats against the cyber domain have increasingly serious repercussions for individuals, businesses and society in general.

Cybersecurity Security & Defense
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